tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post7318831243261424325..comments2024-03-24T03:21:03.154-04:00Comments on CAMPONTHIS: IT'S - AMAZING GRACEWORKS...salvation by cooperationSJ Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-85017256345531078132009-04-10T02:45:00.000-04:002009-04-10T02:45:00.000-04:00Deleted my previous comment as it contained a gram...Deleted my previous comment as it contained a grammatical mistake! Try again - my comment on you Amazing Graceworks parody of the Arminian gospel that it actually parodies the Pelagian or semi-Palagian heresy of salvation by work or participation. Arminian theology espouses no such belief. I am not an Arminian but their beliefs are not heretical. Please extend a little grace...Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669379044226713139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-84936945239232313622009-04-10T02:38:00.000-04:002009-04-10T02:38:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669379044226713139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-43643189120200687272009-04-07T10:04:00.000-04:002009-04-07T10:04:00.000-04:00I think calvinists and arminians tend to misunders...I think calvinists and arminians tend to misunderstand each other...<BR/><BR/>but the song was funny in a sad sort of way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-83454173052402164292009-03-20T11:13:00.000-04:002009-03-20T11:13:00.000-04:00This reminds me of Al Franken's pathetic character...This reminds me of Al Franken's pathetic character, Stuart Smalley (with a slight twist): "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, I've done enough, and doggone it, now God likes me."littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/11385398360700890136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-90880129112859174792009-03-20T10:44:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:44:00.000-04:00MicheleGood thought!I guess most people aren't ful...<B>Michele</B><BR/>Good thought!<BR/><BR/>I guess most people aren't full on Pelagians though. Works only. It is a blended faith: grace + works; faith + merit; Christ + my own righteousness. You know what I mean?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the insight though. Spot on.SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-44851168749059418472009-03-20T10:36:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:36:00.000-04:00Steve,In light of what you just said, maybe the ti...Steve,<BR/><BR/>In light of what you just said, maybe the title of your song should be "Amazing Works" because, as Romans 11:6 says "if it is of works, it is no longer grace".<BR/><BR/><I>And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.</I>Michele Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815737949587713100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-56002745218209178652009-03-20T10:25:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:25:00.000-04:00Really great comments here from all. Like the hymn...Really great comments here from all. Like the hymnody parody as well. <BR/><BR/>But the seriousness of this issue is profound isn't it... We must understand and get the gospel right. All of grace and nothing but grace through faith in Christ alone is the gospel and we can never relax about.<BR/><BR/>Some who frequent this blog emailed me off-line and knew of the original version of these words from about 6 years ago. It was called "Arminian Grace." I think I might have mentioned the original at one time on this blog too (though i can't find it).<BR/><BR/>I wanted to change the title and content the parody for two key reasons: 1. I didn't think the original lyrics captured the heart of what Arminianism really is about and was therefore straw-manish for the sake of trying to be humorous; and 2. the issue is greater than being an Arminian or not. It is about salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone - IOW, not a works plus grace gospel.<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps clarify.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again everyone for the most excellent comments again.SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-60314123664859459562009-03-19T21:57:00.000-04:002009-03-19T21:57:00.000-04:00"Ahhh yes - brings to mind those other great hymns..."Ahhh yes - brings to mind those other great hymns of the church, "How Great My Part" and "Great Is My Faithfulness". :)"<BR/><BR/>How about "Some of the Way, My Savior Leads Me", or "And Can It Be That I Should Earn".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-72977193225854757792009-03-19T14:44:00.000-04:002009-03-19T14:44:00.000-04:00I just needed some help to discover my full potent...I just needed some help to discover my full potential!<BR/><BR/>I must have been better than the heathen down the street, cause I made the right choice and he didn't!<BR/><BR/>No, as Packer observes, even faith flows from the cross. I did not generate it or add anything to what Christ has done.Darrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569660529270085289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-45226587326150106202009-03-19T13:01:00.000-04:002009-03-19T13:01:00.000-04:00Good work (no pun intended).Good work (no pun intended).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-8435614547571194302009-03-19T12:35:00.000-04:002009-03-19T12:35:00.000-04:00I dunno whether to laugh at your creative humor or...I dunno whether to laugh at your creative humor or cry at the truth behind it!~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819856178499938127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-15790881790106186902009-03-19T11:54:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:54:00.000-04:00If we sing this Sunday, do we owe you royalties?If we sing this Sunday, do we owe you royalties?Dave Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01637750764381837761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-49301792380437802642009-03-19T11:33:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:33:00.000-04:00Ahhh yes - brings to mind those other great hymns ...Ahhh yes - brings to mind those other great hymns of the church, "How Great My Part" and "Great Is My Faithfulness". :)The Blainemonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157965154638461280noreply@blogger.com